The leader of the Chega party is threatening to withdraw his support for current housing legislation and has proposed an alternative emergency housing program to the Government.
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During hearings with the President on 29 October, the PAN party advocated for cross-party consensus on housing rather than political polarization. The party suggested specific measures including bringing 10,000 state-owned vacant homes to market, increasing IRS tax deductions for rent and mortgage expenses, and extending the IMI (municipal property tax) exemption period from three to five years. They also urged the Government to remain open to amending its current rent law proposal.
The leader of the Chega party is calling for housing legislation to be negotiated and approved through a tripartite agreement between the PSD, the PS, and Chega. He plans to attend a meeting with the Prime Minister on Thursday, 5 November, to propose measures including increasing rent tax deductions to 25% and allowing IRS deductions for mortgage interest on monthly payments up to 1,200 euros.
The opposition has requested that the government abandon its agreement with Chega regarding upcoming rental legislation, labeling the bill as unworthy. The PSD immediately rejected the call, reaffirming its commitment to the existing agreement to ensure the law passes.